List of poisonous animals

The following is a list of poisonous animals, which are animals that passively deliver toxins (called poison) to their victims upon contact such as through inhalation, absorption through the skin, or after being ingested.

[1][2] They are often distinguished from venomous animals, which actively inject their toxins (called venom) into their victims through a venom apparatus such as fangs or a stinger.

[1][2] The only difference between poisonous animals and venomous animals is how they deliver the toxins.

[3][2] This list deals exclusively with poisonous animals.

This list is a partial list of animals that are poisonous to humans and other animals in that their flesh is toxic if consumed, or in some cases if they are touched: Some of these toads are "milked" for their bufotoxins.

The hooded pitohui . The neurotoxin homobatrachotoxin on the birds' skin and feathers causes numbness and tingling on contact.
The bright colors of poison dart frogs warn predators of their toxicity.
Most birds dislike the taste of monarch butterflies; they contain toxins from poisonous milkweed, ingested as caterpillars.